Updated assignment.sh script

[AlexanderTheAlright]

What changes are you trying to make?

I completed and refined the assignment.sh script to automate project setup and data organization. The script now:

• Creates standard directories (analysis, output, data, and subfolders for processed logs).
• Moves raw data into structured folders.
• Removes sensitive files containing IP addresses.
• Generates an inventory file listing all processed files.

What did you learn from the changes you have made?

I learned how to use core Bash commands (mkdir, mv, cp, rm, and find) to automate directory creation and file management. I also practiced ensuring portability by using relative paths and verifying that scripts run correctly in any environment.

Was there another approach you were thinking about making? If so, what approach(es) were you thinking of?

I considered using loops or conditionals to handle each log type more dynamically but decided to keep the logic simple and explicit since the instructions specified fixed categories.

Were there any challenges? If so, what issue(s) did you face? How did you overcome it?

The main challenge was ensuring the correct handling of wildcard patterns when copying log files into subfolders. Initially, some patterns overlapped or missed matches. I resolved this by testing each pattern independently and verifying output using ls.
Another challenge was managing Git commits and branches correctly in Bash; I practiced using branch isolation and learned to avoid committing generated directories.

How were these changes tested?

I ran the script multiple times locally using bash assignment.sh, confirming that:

• All required directories were created in the correct structure.
• Files were moved or copied as expected.
• Sensitive files were removed.
• The inventory.txt file listed all processed files accurately.
  I also cleaned up (rm -rf newproject/) between runs to ensure consistent results.

A reference to a related issue in your repository (if applicable)

N/A

Checklist

• I can confirm that my changes are working as intended
• I verified that the script runs successfully with no hardcoded paths
• I confirmed that all GitHub submission requirements were followed

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Autograder results

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Part 1 - Q1	✅
Part 1 - Q2	✅
Part 1 - Q3	✅
Part 1 - Q4	✅
Part 1 - Q5	✅
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Part 1 - Q7	✅
Part 1 - Q8	✅
Part 2	✅

[anjali-deshpande-hub]

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